The River Irt

This is the River Irt (built in 1894) steam train on the Ravenglass to Eskdale Railway also known as the La'al Ratty which in Cumbrian dialect means little railway. The purpose of the railway back in 1875 was to transport hematite iron ore from the hills of Boot, Eskdale down to Ravenglass where it could then go on to Barrow in Furness.

[Lesley Aldridge]

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[Michael Smith]

Brilliant! Looks appropriate for the Island of Sodor. Instant Fav!

[Lesley Aldridge]

Thank you very much @golder365mjsmith and thank you for the fav.

[Rita]

super capture

[Claire]

Like the head just popping up

[Lesley Aldridge]

I am going to be doing a lot of grovelling on here, apologies for not thanking you for your continued support (I don't know what happened, life got in the way!)
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[Claire]

@countrylassie Goodness absolutely no apology necessary, I know do acknowledgements, heck I don't even post that much due to the 'life' balance. You just keep taking lovely pics for us to enjoy :0)